CHAPTER 55: UNCHARTED TERRITORY

Queen Antionette's POV

"Mother, I miss father," my youngest, Lance said. "I know Lawrence threatened to send you away but that would never happen," I promised. "I do not care about Lawrence's threats. He is an imbecile incapable of leading," Lance said snatching away from me. "Do not say such things!" I warned him. "Mother, I will run away if he is to rule," Lance said turning to leave.

Sometimes I forget how grown up Lance was becoming. He was every bit of Lincoln's replica. He would find his mate in a couple years. Maybe he would then step up to honor our family name. I needed company. Phillip should be returning from the latest mission at the pub I gave him.

"That's hilarious, Phillip!" I laughed. "Seriously, Beta Vincent looked like a pregnant frog that someone strangled last night. It was hilarious," he laughed that sexy laugh of his. "How much did you put in his drink exactly?" I asked referring to a disastrous mix our court physician, Aylef gave me to toy with Vincent. "I gave